Mechanical Designer Jobs in Georgia
Mechanical designer jobs in Georgia are active and concentrated in aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturing, with demand from entry-level drafters through senior design engineers. Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta are the primary hiring metros, home to established employers like Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and General Dynamics that consistently staff mechanical design roles. The most in-demand specialties are sheet metal and structural design, CAD-driven product development, and industrial equipment design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employer4P Consulting
Top cityRincon, GA
Cities hiring7
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Electrical & Mechanical Product Designer
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EAE USA INC
Electrical & Mechanical Product Designer
Adairsville, Georgia
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Mechanical Designer
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Mechanical Piping Designer
Rincon, Georgia
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Mechanical Designer - P&ID Developer 2 4P/861
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4P Consulting Inc.
Mechanical Designer - P&ID Developer 2 4P/861
Rincon, Georgia
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Mechanical Designer / EIT
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Electrical & Mechanical Product Designer
EAE USA INC·Adairsville, Georgia
Job functions:
$100k - $115k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Job Description
Position Summary
The Electrical & Mechanical Product Designer is responsible for supporting the design, development, documentation, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of electrical products and assemblies. This position combines mechanical design, electrical design, CAD modeling, manufacturing support, and technical problem-solving into a single role.
The designer will develop and maintain 3D models, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, component drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation for products including tap-off boxes, feeder boxes, control panels, electrical enclosures, test equipment, and related assemblies.
This individual will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and other technical teams to ensure products are properly designed, documented, manufacturable, testable, and ready for production.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & 3D Modeling
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models for tap-off boxes, feeder boxes, control panels, electrical enclosures, components, brackets, mounting hardware, and related products.
- Develop detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Design and modify sheet-metal parts and assemblies, including bends, cutouts, mounting features, hardware locations, and component layouts.
- Develop product and enclosure layouts considering component clearances, wiring space, accessibility, assembly requirements, and serviceability.
- Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, and manufacturing requirements to engineering drawings.
- Support design modifications required to resolve mechanical fit, interference, clearance, alignment, assembly, or manufacturing issues.
- Review designs for Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).
- Support prototype development and evaluation before designs are released to production.
- Create models and drawings for fixtures, brackets, tooling, and other manufacturing-support items as required.
Electrical Design & Documentation
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and connection drawings.
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Develop drawings and documentation for:
- Wire harnesses
- Cable assemblies and whips
- Electrical components
- Control panels
- Terminal connections
- Breakers and fuse assemblies
- Distribution components
- Sensors and metering components
- Develop wire lists, cable schedules, connection tables, and related electrical documentation as required.
- Select and properly document electrical components, connectors, terminals, wire sizes, and related hardware under engineering direction.
- Ensure electrical and mechanical documentation accurately represents the intended product configuration and manufacturing requirements.
- Work with engineering to incorporate electrical design changes into product models and drawings.
Production & Manufacturing Support
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
- Assist production personnel in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, models, and work instructions.
- Translate engineering designs into practical manufacturing and assembly methods.
- Determine how components and assemblies should be positioned, mounted, routed, and assembled based on engineering drawings and product requirements.
- Identify and resolve electrical and mechanical issues discovered during production.
- Modify product models, drawings, or configurations when required to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Support first builds, pilot builds, prototypes, and new-product introductions.
- Help identify opportunities to improve product manufacturability, assembly time, quality, reliability, and cost.
Work Instructions & Technical Documentation
- Develop clear and detailed manufacturing work instructions for shop and production personnel.
- Create visual assembly instructions using CAD models, drawings, photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions.
-
Develop and maintain:
- Assembly drawings
- Installation drawings
- Component drawings
- Electrical schematics
- Harness drawings
- Manufacturing drawings
- Work instructions
- Inspection information
- Product configuration documentation
- Technical documentation
- Ensure documentation accurately reflects the current approved product design and manufacturing process.
Bills of Materials & Configuration Management
- Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for products and assemblies.
- Ensure CAD models, drawings, BOMs, schematics, and manufacturing instructions remain consistent with one another.
- Support product configuration and variant management.
- Assist with engineering changes, drawing revisions, and product configuration updates.
- Support Engineering Change Orders/Notices (ECO/ECN) and revision-control processes.
- Maintain organized engineering files and ensure current revisions are available to manufacturing and other departments.
Troubleshooting & Product Support
- Investigate electrical and mechanical problems involving new and existing products.
- Perform root-cause analysis and help develop corrective solutions.
-
Evaluate problems involving:
- Component fit
- Mechanical interference
- Wiring and routing
- Component mounting
- Assembly
- Electrical connections
- Product configuration
- Manufacturing processes
- Recommend and document design improvements.
- Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
Supplier Technical Support
- Collaborate with suppliers on fabricated sheet-metal parts, machined components, electrical components, harnesses, and other purchased items.
- Provide suppliers with appropriate drawings, models, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Review supplier drawings and technical submissions for conformance with engineering requirements.
- Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to resolve manufacturing, tolerance, fit, material, electrical, or quality issues.
- Support evaluation of supplier-proposed design or manufacturing changes.
- Assist Supply Chain and Quality teams with supplier-related technical issues.
Product Testing & Validation
- Assist with the assembly and testing of prototypes and production products.
- Support electrical and mechanical product testing.
- Assist with test fixtures, test stands, test setups, and prototype assemblies.
- Document test configurations, results, observations, and design changes.
- Work with engineering personnel to make design modifications based on test results.
- Support troubleshooting of failed or nonconforming products.
- Support product verification and validation activities associated with new or modified designs.
New Product Development
- Support engineering during development of new products from initial concept through production release.
- Create concept models and layouts to evaluate different design approaches.
- Support prototype builds and design reviews.
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
- Help transition new designs from prototype to production.
- Identify potential manufacturing or assembly problems before product release.
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, CAD/Design Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting electrical and mechanical product design in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or comparable 2D/3D CAD software.
- Experience creating and modifying 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Experience with sheet-metal design and fabrication principles.
- Working knowledge of electrical components, wiring, connectors, breakers, fuses, terminal blocks, and control-panel components.
- Understanding of mechanical tolerances, dimensions, materials, fasteners, and assembly methods.
- Experience developing manufacturing or assembly work instructions.
- Experience providing technical support in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing electrical enclosures, control panels, distribution equipment, or similar electrical products.
- Experience designing fabricated sheet-metal products.
- Familiarity with electrical manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Experience with wire harness and cable assembly design.
- Familiarity with UL, ETL, NEC, NFPA, or other applicable electrical standards and certification requirements.
- Experience with prototype development and new-product introduction.
- Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and product configurations.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong mechanical and electrical design aptitude
- Strong 2D and 3D visualization skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs
- Ability to balance electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, cost, and assembly considerations
- Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership of technical problems
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to work with limited supervision
- Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, production personnel, suppliers, and management
- Willingness to work hands-on with prototypes and production products
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
- Willingness to learn new products, technologies, manufacturing processes, and design tools
EAE USA INC
Electrical & Mechanical Product Designer
Adairsville, Georgia
Added 5d ago
Job functions:
$100k - $115k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Job Description
Position Summary
The Electrical & Mechanical Product Designer is responsible for supporting the design, development, documentation, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of electrical products and assemblies. This position combines mechanical design, electrical design, CAD modeling, manufacturing support, and technical problem-solving into a single role.
The designer will develop and maintain 3D models, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, component drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation for products including tap-off boxes, feeder boxes, control panels, electrical enclosures, test equipment, and related assemblies.
This individual will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and other technical teams to ensure products are properly designed, documented, manufacturable, testable, and ready for production.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & 3D Modeling
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models for tap-off boxes, feeder boxes, control panels, electrical enclosures, components, brackets, mounting hardware, and related products.
- Develop detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Design and modify sheet-metal parts and assemblies, including bends, cutouts, mounting features, hardware locations, and component layouts.
- Develop product and enclosure layouts considering component clearances, wiring space, accessibility, assembly requirements, and serviceability.
- Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, and manufacturing requirements to engineering drawings.
- Support design modifications required to resolve mechanical fit, interference, clearance, alignment, assembly, or manufacturing issues.
- Review designs for Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).
- Support prototype development and evaluation before designs are released to production.
- Create models and drawings for fixtures, brackets, tooling, and other manufacturing-support items as required.
Electrical Design & Documentation
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and connection drawings.
-
Develop drawings and documentation for:
- Wire harnesses
- Cable assemblies and whips
- Electrical components
- Control panels
- Terminal connections
- Breakers and fuse assemblies
- Distribution components
- Sensors and metering components
- Develop wire lists, cable schedules, connection tables, and related electrical documentation as required.
- Select and properly document electrical components, connectors, terminals, wire sizes, and related hardware under engineering direction.
- Ensure electrical and mechanical documentation accurately represents the intended product configuration and manufacturing requirements.
- Work with engineering to incorporate electrical design changes into product models and drawings.
Production & Manufacturing Support
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
- Assist production personnel in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, models, and work instructions.
- Translate engineering designs into practical manufacturing and assembly methods.
- Determine how components and assemblies should be positioned, mounted, routed, and assembled based on engineering drawings and product requirements.
- Identify and resolve electrical and mechanical issues discovered during production.
- Modify product models, drawings, or configurations when required to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Support first builds, pilot builds, prototypes, and new-product introductions.
- Help identify opportunities to improve product manufacturability, assembly time, quality, reliability, and cost.
Work Instructions & Technical Documentation
- Develop clear and detailed manufacturing work instructions for shop and production personnel.
- Create visual assembly instructions using CAD models, drawings, photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions.
-
Develop and maintain:
- Assembly drawings
- Installation drawings
- Component drawings
- Electrical schematics
- Harness drawings
- Manufacturing drawings
- Work instructions
- Inspection information
- Product configuration documentation
- Technical documentation
- Ensure documentation accurately reflects the current approved product design and manufacturing process.
Bills of Materials & Configuration Management
- Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for products and assemblies.
- Ensure CAD models, drawings, BOMs, schematics, and manufacturing instructions remain consistent with one another.
- Support product configuration and variant management.
- Assist with engineering changes, drawing revisions, and product configuration updates.
- Support Engineering Change Orders/Notices (ECO/ECN) and revision-control processes.
- Maintain organized engineering files and ensure current revisions are available to manufacturing and other departments.
Troubleshooting & Product Support
- Investigate electrical and mechanical problems involving new and existing products.
- Perform root-cause analysis and help develop corrective solutions.
-
Evaluate problems involving:
- Component fit
- Mechanical interference
- Wiring and routing
- Component mounting
- Assembly
- Electrical connections
- Product configuration
- Manufacturing processes
- Recommend and document design improvements.
- Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
Supplier Technical Support
- Collaborate with suppliers on fabricated sheet-metal parts, machined components, electrical components, harnesses, and other purchased items.
- Provide suppliers with appropriate drawings, models, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Review supplier drawings and technical submissions for conformance with engineering requirements.
- Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to resolve manufacturing, tolerance, fit, material, electrical, or quality issues.
- Support evaluation of supplier-proposed design or manufacturing changes.
- Assist Supply Chain and Quality teams with supplier-related technical issues.
Product Testing & Validation
- Assist with the assembly and testing of prototypes and production products.
- Support electrical and mechanical product testing.
- Assist with test fixtures, test stands, test setups, and prototype assemblies.
- Document test configurations, results, observations, and design changes.
- Work with engineering personnel to make design modifications based on test results.
- Support troubleshooting of failed or nonconforming products.
- Support product verification and validation activities associated with new or modified designs.
New Product Development
- Support engineering during development of new products from initial concept through production release.
- Create concept models and layouts to evaluate different design approaches.
- Support prototype builds and design reviews.
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
- Help transition new designs from prototype to production.
- Identify potential manufacturing or assembly problems before product release.
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, CAD/Design Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting electrical and mechanical product design in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or comparable 2D/3D CAD software.
- Experience creating and modifying 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Experience with sheet-metal design and fabrication principles.
- Working knowledge of electrical components, wiring, connectors, breakers, fuses, terminal blocks, and control-panel components.
- Understanding of mechanical tolerances, dimensions, materials, fasteners, and assembly methods.
- Experience developing manufacturing or assembly work instructions.
- Experience providing technical support in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing electrical enclosures, control panels, distribution equipment, or similar electrical products.
- Experience designing fabricated sheet-metal products.
- Familiarity with electrical manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Experience with wire harness and cable assembly design.
- Familiarity with UL, ETL, NEC, NFPA, or other applicable electrical standards and certification requirements.
- Experience with prototype development and new-product introduction.
- Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and product configurations.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong mechanical and electrical design aptitude
- Strong 2D and 3D visualization skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs
- Ability to balance electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, cost, and assembly considerations
- Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership of technical problems
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to work with limited supervision
- Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, production personnel, suppliers, and management
- Willingness to work hands-on with prototypes and production products
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
- Willingness to learn new products, technologies, manufacturing processes, and design tools
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical designer jobs across Georgia.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD for 3D modeling and detailed drawings
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology, mechanical design, or a related field
- Experience creating GD&T-compliant drawings and following ASME Y14.5 drafting standards
- Familiarity with aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing processes and materials
- Ability to collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to develop production-ready designs
- Professional Engineer licensure or EIT certification from the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers is a plus for senior roles
Mechanical Designer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical designer in Georgia?
Most mechanical designers in Georgia start with an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology or a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, then build proficiency in CAD platforms like SolidWorks or CATIA. Georgia does not require a state license specifically for mechanical designers, though roles at aerospace and defense contractors often require obtaining a security clearance. Earning a Certified SolidWorks Professional credential or an ASME GD&T certification strengthens your candidacy considerably with Georgia employers.
Which companies hire mechanical designers in Georgia?
Employers hiring mechanical designers in Georgia right now include 4P Consulting, Manus, and ABB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of aerospace and defense primes, along with a growing advanced manufacturing corridor stretching from Atlanta to Savannah, keeps demand for mechanical designers steady throughout the year.
Which Georgia cities have the most mechanical designer jobs?
Rincon, Atlanta, and Augusta account for the most mechanical designer openings in Georgia. Atlanta and Marietta lead because of the dense cluster of aerospace, defense, and automotive suppliers anchored by facilities like Lockheed Martin's Marietta plant, while Savannah's growth reflects Gulfstream Aerospace's large design and manufacturing operations on the coast.
Are there remote mechanical designer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because mechanical design frequently requires access to physical prototypes, lab environments, and on-site manufacturing teams. About 20% of mechanical designer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most of those positions focused on early-stage CAD modeling, documentation, or design review work that can be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a mechanical designer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior designer or CAD technician role, which Georgia's aerospace and defense contractors regularly post for candidates coming out of two- or four-year programs. Georgia Tech graduates and students from Kennesaw State's engineering technology program are frequently targeted by Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream through campus recruiting. Building a portfolio of SolidWorks or CATIA models and obtaining an ASME GD&T Technologist certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those relying on a degree alone.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical designer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to mechanical designer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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